Kodaiko Ramen - Sacramento

The service at this restaurant was exceptional! Our waiter, Brandon, was incredibly kind and attentive. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts were fantastic! The Ramen was enjoyable, but I thought the chicken could use some improvement, as it was a bit lacking in flavor compared to the richly flavored broth.

As for the location, it's a bit of a walk, but trust me, it's well worth it. The stroll through town is delightful, especially at night when everything shines beautifully. I visited the restaurant with a friend, and I found it quite unique to be walking downstairs to dine. When you arrive, look for a door with a Ramen bowl sign; that indicates the restaurant's entrance. Now, onto the food: I tried the Ramen called Kare Kare Paitan, which had a deliciously rich broth with peanut and nutty flavors. The noodles were wonderfully chewy, although there was one type of meat that I wasn't particularly fond of. Overall, the Ramen was fantastic. I also sampled the katsu sandwich, which included tonkotsu and egg salad. Each bite offered a delightful mix of savory meat and a hint of sour sweetness from the egg salad—a flavor combination that worked remarkably well together. In terms of service, it can get a little busy on weekends, but there’s still plenty of seating available. I found the service to be friendly and efficient; the staff checked in with us regularly. I’d rate the service a solid 4 out of 5. I really appreciate the effort they put into preparing and serving our meals.

We ordered shrimp dumplings, miso butter ramen, and a buckwheat noodle salad with asparagus. The noodles and asparagus were refreshing and quite tasty. However, when my husband and I took a bite of the ramen, we both felt there was something off about it that we didn’t enjoy. The dumplings were good, but unfortunately, we both experienced digestive issues just 15 minutes later, including stomach cramps, nausea, bloating, and unpleasant burps. It makes me wonder if there was some corner-cutting involved—maybe old ingredients or incorrect temperatures? After an experience like that, it's tough to want to return. On the plus side, the food presentation was nice and the atmosphere had a pleasant vibe.

????Ramen brooth were very flavorful, unique, but balanced. The shrimp dumpling had a hint of lemon, but it did not over power the ramen. Tonkatsu brooth was VERY lucious and creamy (ordering this next time I come). ???? cocktails were ???????? ????????Our server super nice food came out quickly.

Hands down the finest ramen house in the Sacramento area.. chill vibe and great atmosphere. The underground feel is perfect and the ramen is top notch. Add to that the side dishes and great cocktails and you have the perfect hangout for friends or date night!